time-binding

English

Alternative forms

time binding, timebinding

Etymology

Coined by Polish-American philosopher Alfred Korzybski in 1921.

Noun

time-binding (uncountable)

(general semantics, science fiction) The act of transmitting knowledge and experience from one generation to the next using written language.

Adjective

time-binding (not comparable)

(general semantics, science fiction) Engaging in time-binding.

References

“time-binding, n.”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.
Jesse Sheidlower, editor (2001–2024), “time-binding, n.”, in Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction.

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